G. W. (George William) Foote
George William Foote was an English radical journalist, writer, editor, publisher, and prominent secularist. He was a leading advocate of freethought, founding and editing notable publications such as The Freethinker and The Secularist and co-founding the British Secular Union. Additionally, he ran a publishing business known as the Pioneer Press. Foote was convicted of blasphemy in 1883 for his satirical attacks on Christianity published in The Freethinker and sentenced to a year in prison. He authored over eighty works, mainly polemical pamphlets, with his editorial essays from The Freethinker compiled into Flowers of Freethought (1893–94).
Prisoner for Blasphemy
A publisher's relaxing day is shattered when he's unexpectedly summoned to court to defend his right to challenge religious dogma.
By G. W. (George William) Foote
Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of George William Foote
Explore a collection of writings that challenge religious authority and champion the power of independent and logical thought for a society grappling with traditional beliefs.
By G. W. (George William) Foote
Salvation Syrup; Or, Light On Darkest England
In a time of poverty and religious fervor, a writer exposes the flaws in a plan that uses faith to solve society’s deep-rooted issues.
By G. W. (George William) Foote
Comic Bible Sketches, Reprinted from "The Freethinker"
Get ready to laugh as this book boldly questions the Bible through comical sketches, challenging beliefs and sparking free thought.
By G. W. (George William) Foote
Reminiscences of Charles Bradlaugh
Witness the inspiring journey of a controversial figure who challenged societal norms and battled for individual rights in a world gripped by religious constraints and political turmoil.
By G. W. (George William) Foote
Arrows of Freethought
Dare to question everything as a writer dissects religious doctrine and champions the power of the independent mind.
By G. W. (George William) Foote
Flowers of Freethought (Second Series)
In a time of unwavering faith, these essays dared to question conventional wisdom, exposing religious faults and advocating for reason in a world bound by belief.
By G. W. (George William) Foote
Bible Romances, First Series
A controversial exploration exposes the alleged flaws and inconsistencies within foundational religious texts, daring readers to question everything they thought they knew.
By G. W. (George William) Foote
The Book of God : In the Light of the Higher Criticism With Special Reference to Dean Farrar's New Apology
** A bold exploration shakes the foundations of religious belief by revealing the contradictions and scientific inconsistencies within the supposed infallible text.
By G. W. (George William) Foote
Flowers of Freethought (First Series)
Explore a collection of essays that use wit and reason to expose society's reliance on religious superstition and seek to challenge these views.
By G. W. (George William) Foote